CFA is offering support to two volunteer firefighters and their families, after the men suffered minor injury and illness in the course of their work fighting fires today.
A firefighter received minor burns to his face while fighting a grassfire at Chintin near the Macedon Ranges.
The burns were superficial, and the firefighter was subsequently transported to hospital by private car.
In South Australia, a CFA firefighter on deployment was taken to the Royal Adelaide hospital by ambulance after becoming unwell.
It’s understood that his condition is not serious and the illness was not a direct result of firefighting activities.
CFA will examine the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
While firefighting is an inherently dangerous practice, CFA takes a ‘safety first’ approach at all times.
The health and safety of its members is CFA’s highest priority.
Author: CFA Media